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Community College Of Denver, Colorado

Overview of Community College Of Denver

Community College Of Denver is found in Denver, Colorado. Denver is a large city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Community College Of Denver.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Community College Of Denver Selectivity

Community College Of Denver accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 8,909 in 2005 at the school.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"OUR PHILOSOPHY CCD is a comprehensive, student and learning-centered urban college. It provides open access and admission to a diverse population. CCD offers lifelong learning opportunities anyway, anyplace and anytime, along with the appropriate academic and personal support to any learner who asks for help to achieve success. CCD students are full partners in a collaborative learning experience. Educated people make an impact on the economy, their local communities and the nation. CCD continually studies the local economy to provide appropriate transfer educational and occupational programs that meet community and workforce needs and create positive change in individual learners. CCD'S MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Community College of Denver (CCD) is to provide open access and quality undergraduate education through a process and experience that affords every student the opportunities and services to succeed, graduate with a two-year degree and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree or join the workforce. Programs and strategies that promote access and success for underserved students are the foundation of CCD operations."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Community College Of Denver

Community College Of Denver
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
General Phone: (303) 556-2600
Admissions Phone: (303) 556-2420
Financial Aid Phone: (303) 556-2420
http://www.ccd.edu

Community College Of Denver Programs and Degrees (2005)

Community College Of Denver awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine325licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, health aide
Liberal Arts233liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities
Computer Science And Engineering59computer and info science
Family And Social Work53child development, human services
Medical Assistant And Technician48radiographyer, veterinary assistant, electroencephalographic tech
Business And Management26accounting technology, business management
Production Trades21welding, machine shop assistant
Office And Administration18administrative assistant
Medical Adminstration14medical office management
Law11legal assistant
Engineering Technician9drafting
Photography And Commercial Art7commercial photography
Design6graphic design
Therapy And Counseling3massage therapy
Education And Teaching3teaching assistants
Security And Law Enforcement2security and loss prevention
Science And Laboratory Technician2science tech
Media2animation and special effects, graphic communications

Number of programs and degrees for Community College Of Denver in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree41322
Award of less than 1 academic year21913
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years21017

Student Body

In 2005, Community College Of Denver had a total enrollment of 8,909 students (4,347 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White43%
Black15%
Hispanic28%
Asian5%
American Indian2%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)7%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1920%
20-2113%
22-2415%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Colorado98%

Community College Of Denver Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time39 %

Community College Of Denver Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Denver, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Community College Of Denver Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2854

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*6$51,484
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*9$45,891
All faculty totalcalendar year5$51,15615$48,128

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year8$47,02010$46,339
Associate professoracademic year2*5$41,213
Assistant professoracademic year13$40,08524$40,990
All faculty totalacademic year23$43,12639$42,390

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Community College Of Denver Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Graphic Communications, General

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Community College Of Denver Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Community College Of Denver Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Community College Of Denver Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Community College Of Denver Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Community College Of Denver Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Community College Of Denver Minority % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Community College Of Denver % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Community College Of Denver % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study

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